Change…its inevitable

Hello there readers,

Change…”The act or instance of making or becoming different.”This is something we will all go through in our lives. The good, the bad and the inevitable. Sometimes change comes in the middle of some of the hardest things we will ever go through. The kind of things that come unexpected is where growth begins. But to be honest, we can’t get through life without it happening. As I have mentioned before, during change you can encounter both joy and sorrow. They can and DO co-exist.

Just this past weekend I had the absolute pleasure of watching our child Alexia graduate from UW Madison. What joy I felt in every moment we were there with her.  The very next day(Mother’s Day) was tough. I felt a sadness not having all my children here with me on earth, even though I know that I know Tanna was watching from above.  So as you can see...great love and sorrow co-existing!

But friends, CHANGE does not happen without some uncomfortable times. This is where we grow! Right in the middle of the yuck is when we grow the most. When we begin moving forward with IT…the changes and little specs of healing begin to show themselves. They seep through the cracks to fill us up where we need it most. So remember to let the changes come. Let some light seep in and fill you up.  

Lots of Love and a little grit too,

Jennifer 

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